Since its launch,Starfieldhas continued to be a divisive subject within the gaming community. Depending on who is asked, Bethesda’s space adventure could either be a masterpiece or a lifeless shell of an RPG. Taste is completely subjective, but that hasn’t keptStarfieldfrom being hugely debated.
Despitethe turmoilStarfieldhas faced, as far as it’s known, Bethesda is still going ahead with its initial post-launch plans. A second DLC is expected to be announced sometime this year, while rumors have ignited hope that the game will come to the PS5 soon. If these rumors hold true, Bethesda has a clear way to charm its new players with some fun Sony-based Easter eggs hidden throughout its planets.
Starfield Potentially Coming to the PS5 Opens the Door to a Treasure Trove of Easter Eggs
Paying Homage to Sony’s Most Beloved Exclusives
Exploration is at the heart ofStarfield. As a space-faring protagonist, players jump from one planet to the next, as they work to uncover the mystery that lies atthe center ofStarfield’s story. With the vastness ofStarfield’s setting, there is plenty of extra room for Bethesda to hide some fun-loving Sony tributes on various planets. Whether it be an ancient statue that resembles Astro fromAstro Botor a gun inspired byThe Last of Us,Starfieldcould find plenty of ways to give PS5 players a warm welcome to its galaxy.
Space suits inspired by Kratos' armor inGod of WarorSam’s Bridges uniform inDeath Strandingmay simply be the tip of the iceberg. There are even more subtle reference possibilities, too. Players could stumble upon haikus accredited toGhost of Tsushima’s Jin Sakai or Ellie’s journal fromThe Last of Us. The PlayStation has a deep well of exclusive franchises that Bethesda could potentially have at its disposal, and it might help make the game’s world feel more lively.
One of the biggestcriticisms ofStarfieldis that it feels barren. Not every player feels this way, of course, but there are a significant number of gamers who were put off by the game’s mellow approach to world building. Adding a little extra dash of spice through PlayStation Easter eggs might be a simple way to improve this aspect of in-game exploration.
With the vastness ofStarfield’s setting, there is plenty of extra room for Bethesda to hide some fun-loving Sony tributes on various planets.
Starfieldhas released several post-launch updates, like the REV-8 vehicle and its first DLC,Shattered Space, but it has yet to gain the same traction as its fellow Bethesda predecessors.
Starfield Has Already Dabbled With Showcasing Microsoft-Owned Franchises
Of course, mods are clearly different from Easter eggs, but the mod in question was made by a verified Creation Club creator, meaning that theDoomcrossover had Bethesda’s blessing. This at least shows that Bethesda isn’t against bringing other franchises into its space RPG. It’s possible that Bethesda could even make PS5-exclusive expansions that are in the same vein as theDoomcrossover. This could be controversial, since it would only be available for a portion of the player-base, butSony exclusives likeReturnal,Death Stranding,Detroit: Become Human, andKillzonewould be franchises that could blend in withStarfield’s hardcore sci-fi aesthetic quite well.
Right now, Bethesda and Microsoft have yet to confirmStarfieldfor the PS5. An Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 8, and while the event is expected to offer updates and announcements about exclusives, it could also be a good stage to finally announcethe rumoredStarfieldPS5 port.
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Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.The year is 2330. Humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. From humble beginnings as a space miner, you will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of the Settled Systems in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.
